The smash hit musical comedy Hairspray is coming to venues across the UK with a production guaranteed to have you dancing the night away!

It’s Baltimore, 1962 where Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, is on a mission to follow her dreams and dance her way onto national TV. Tracy’s audition makes her a local star and soon she is using her new-found fame to fight for equality, bagging local heartthrob Link Larkin along the way!

Featuring the hit songs Welcome To The 60s, You Can’t Stop The Beat, The Nicest Kids in Town and many more.

Don’t miss this irresistible feel-good show that will have you smiling for days - let your hair down and book now!

★★★★★

'the audience is totally enthralled’

The Reviews Hub

★★★★★

'A truly amazing show!'

What's Good To Do

'Brenda Edwards as Motormouth Maybelle rocks the house with her stunningly powerful voice'

The smash hit musical comedy Hairspray is coming to venues across the UK with a production guaranteed to have you dancing the night away!

It’s Baltimore, 1962 where Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, is on a mission to follow her dreams and dance her way onto national TV. Tracy’s audition makes her a local star and soon she is using her new-found fame to fight for equality, bagging local heartthrob Link Larkin along the way!

Featuring the hit songs Welcome To The 60s, You Can’t Stop The Beat, The Nicest Kids in Town and many more.

Don’t miss this irresistible feel-good show that will have you smiling for days - let your hair down and book now!

★★★★★

'the audience is totally enthralled’

The Reviews Hub

★★★★★

'A truly amazing show!'

What's Good To Do

'Brenda Edwards as Motormouth Maybelle rocks the house with her stunningly powerful voice'

Location

New Theatre Oxford, Oxford

George Street,Oxford,OX1 2AG

Hairspray

The smash hit musical comedy Hairspray is coming to venues across the UK with a production guaranteed to have you dancing the night away!

It’s Baltimore, 1962 where Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, is on a mission to follow her dreams and dance her way onto national TV. Tracy’s audition makes her a local star and soon she is using her new-found fame to fight for equality, bagging local heartthrob Link Larkin along the way!

Featuring the hit songs Welcome To The 60s, You Can’t Stop The Beat, The Nicest Kids in Town and many more.

Don’t miss this irresistible feel-good show that will have you smiling for days - let your hair down and book now!

★★★★★

'the audience is totally enthralled’

The Reviews Hub

★★★★★

'A truly amazing show!'

What's Good To Do

'Brenda Edwards as Motormouth Maybelle rocks the house with her stunningly powerful voice'

British Theatre Guide

Hairspray

There are no booking fees for this production.

However, all bookings made through ATG Tickets for this venue are subject to a £4.00 Transaction fee.

Hairspray Access

Booking Information

Access Booking line:
0800 912 6971

Access Performances

Audio Description
None scheduled

Sign Language Interpreted
None scheduled

Captioned
None scheduled

SUR Titles
None scheduled

Relaxed Performances
None scheduled

Venue Access Information

There is level access to the Box Office and main foyer on George Street. The front doors to the foyer and Box Office areas can be operated automatically by a push button.

There are four wheelchair positions located at the rear of the Stalls, with room for one companion to sit alongside. This area is accessed by our wheelchair lift, which Front of House staff will be available to assist where necessary, and would also be happy to purchase drinks and merchandise on your behalf.

Anyone that transfers from a wheelchair to a seat must be able to walk to the nearest fire exit unaided. Wheelchairs that are not needed during the show will be stored safely away by our Front of House staff.

The New Theatre is equipped with an infrared sound amplification system. To access the infrared system please request receiving equipment from the Box Office on the day of the show. The Box Office staff can provide you with a ‘pack’ which includes a sterilised headset, charged battery and a user guide for the system. We do ask that these be returned after the show to a member of Front of House staff.

Induction Loop Necklace
Suitable for persons wearing a hearing aid, the induction loop necklace is worn around the neck. Whilst wearing the necklace, switch your hearing aid to the 'T' setting and the sound is amplified. The necklace has an adjustable volume control.

Headset
This device amplifies sound through ear-pieces similar to regular headphones. Suitable for persons without a hearing aid.

We also provide a hearing loop system and run occasional signed and audio described performances. For a list of dates and shows please call our Access line on 0800 912 6971.

Guide, hearing and other working dogs are welcome in all parts of the theatre. If you wish to bring your guide or hearing dog to the theatre, please advise the Box Office when booking your tickets, we can then organise a member of staff to care for your dog during the performance and provide your dog with some drinking water.

Accessible toilets are located in the main foyer and front right-hand stalls. There is an emergency call-point in all accessible toilets, should you need to call for a member of staff.

New Theatre Oxford Information

New Theatre Oxford

The closest car parks to the venue are Worcester Street and Gloucester Green, or the larger multi-storey car park is just a 5 minute walk. Getting into Oxford can be difficult, but Oxford has a brilliant Park & Ride service.

Level access to the box office and main foyer.
Disabled toilets are located in the main foyer and front stalls. Wheelchair positions are located at the rear of stalls with room for one companion to sit alongside. This area is accessed by our wheelchair lift. Â Front Of House Staff will be available to assist where necessary, and would also be happy to purchase drinks and merchandise on your behalf.
We also provide a hearing loop system and run occasional signed and audio described performances. For a list of dates please call our Access line on 0800 912 6971.
Guide dogs are welcomed inside the auditorium.

There is a large air-conditioned bar with seating located below the stalls foyer, two further bars in the circle foyer and one at the back of the balcony. All stocked with a full array of drinks and snacks.

There is only one lift within the theatre for use by our disabled patrons. Please note this lift can only access the stalls.

Kiosk with snacks in the main foyer.

The cloakroom is located in the stalls bar, if this is closed please speak to a member of staff.
Â£1 per item.
Free to ATG Theatre Card members.
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New Theatre Oxford

George Street
Oxford

OX1 2AG

Directions

To find out where we are please enter our postcode OX1 2AG into Google maps

For customers arriving by train, the station is only a ten minute walk from the theatre. For times and more information please visit The Train Line

Coaches and Mini-Buses

George Street: There is no parking or dropping off in George Street at all without a permit. A permit will be needed for coaches/mini buses to enter Oxford City Centre and will be specific to that evening’s performance with set times. There is no parking permitted anywhere on George Street. To apply for a permit, you will need to call 0845 634 4466 (Parking Shop on Speedwell Street). Coaches without a permit cannot go any further than the bus lane junction at the end of Gloucester Street.

Beaumont Street: There are various restrictions on Beaumont Street. Coaches are allowed to drop off and pick up, but for no longer than five minutes in the loading bay or the coach stop just past the Randolph Hotel on the left hand side.

If the mini bus is less than thirteen seats (including driver) then they are able to park in the pay and display until 6.30pm.

ATG continues to make the safety and security of its customers and staff a priority. As such, please bear in mind that we may undertake bag checks, so recommend you leave extra time to avoid queues, and refrain from bringing suitcases rucksacks and large bags into the Theatre. Many thanks for your cooperation.